On February 9, Kia officially released the official picture of the new generation of SPORTS PHEV models, which will be equipped with a 13.8kWh battery pack and provide 51km pure electric battery life as a plug-in hybrid model. The latest news shows that with the new generation of models about to be domestically produced, it is not excluded that the PHEV version will also be introduced into The country at the same time.
Kia has recently begun to develop the new energy model market is very resolute, according to Yonhap News Agency, South Korea's Hyundai Kia Group pure electric platform exclusive models have been listed for less than a year, the global cumulative sales have exceeded the 100,000 mark. From April to December 2021, the cumulative sales of the GeniseyS GV60, the pure electric brand IONIQ (AniKr) 5 and the Kia EV6, which are based on the E-GMP dedicated electric platform, totaled 96,587 units.
Although the sales of the three models in January have not yet been announced, sales in the first three weeks of January have exceeded 4,000 units. It is reported that Hyundai Motor plans to launch the IONIQ 6, a medium-sized sedan, and the IONIQ 7, a large sports multipurpose vehicle (SUV), this year and 2024, respectively. Kia also plans to launch seven exclusive electric vehicles by 2027.
In terms of appearance, the new car is based on the new generation of SPORTAGE to create a plug-in hybrid version of the model, continuing the appearance of the new generation of SPORTAGE long-axis version, the front face, the overall shape is completely presented in addition to the Kia car family design style, the new X-Line appearance kit, headlights and daytime running lights The shape is very sharp, especially the daytime running lights are like a sickle, and the lines on the hood are also very prominent.
The middle net is divided into upper and lower design, the lower middle net and the bumper are integrated, the upper middle net interior is also a prominent decoration, the whole front face gives people the feeling, very personality, most of the new car uses dark black decorative components and 19-inch black wheels, very sci-fi.
Coming to the side of the new car, the line is full of lines, the upward waistline, the wide skirt and guard plate at the bottom of the body, making it look very rough.
The rear of the new car, giving people a very full feeling, and even a little bit of the new Mercedes-Benz world style, a huge LOGO, and a very personalized taillight design, the design of the rear bumper is also different from the mainstream models on the market, visually is some decorative components, durable and repairable costs are debatable.
In terms of interior, the new car adopts a dual-screen design with a full LCD instrument panel connected to the central control multimedia touch screen, including a 12.3-inch digital instrument panel and a 12.3-inch infotainment screen, and provides Android Auto 4 and Apple CarPlay as standard. The three-spoke multi-function steering wheel is equipped with paddle shifters, a highly technical center console, knob gear handles, seats and center consoles where a large amount of leather wrapping can be seen.
In addition, SPORTAGE PHEV will also provide a number of ADAS functions as standard, including driver attention warning, lane keeping assist, anti-collision system with bicycle recognition function, reversing anti-collision system, and so on.
In terms of power, with a set of plug-in hybrid powertrains, consisting of a 1.6T four-cylinder turbo engine and a 66.9kW electric motor, the comprehensive maximum power data was not announced this time. In terms of transmission system, it is equipped with a 6-speed automatic transmission. In the U.S. market, it will be officially delivered in the third quarter of this year. In the domestic market, the power parameters and mileage may be adjusted locally, and we will continue to pay attention to the report for more information about new cars. (Photo: Source motor1; Text: Wang Liang, editor)